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        • Remember Monday
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          Remember Monday Bring Back the Girl Band Glory with New Single ‘More Than Ever’

          October 10, 2025

          Remember the big voices, bigger tunes and sheer unstoppable fun of the girl band era? That’s something that Remember Monday are bringing back with a bang, mixing up mega pop hooks and pure country emotion. […]

          Ocean Colour Scene
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          Ocean Colour Scene Announce “Moseley Shoals” 30th Anniversary Tour for 2026

          October 10, 2025

          Indie-rock legends Ocean Colour Scene have announced a major UK tour for 2026, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their classic album Moseley Shoals. The 13-date tour will start at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on 21st November […]

          Ultravox
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          Ultravox Announce Deluxe Edition Box Set of 1984 Compilation “The Collection” — Out 5 December

          October 9, 2025

          Following the success in recent years of deluxe editions of Ultravox’s Vienna, Rage In Eden Quartet and Lament albums, on 5 December, Chrysalis Records will release a Deluxe Edition box set of The Collection, the […]

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          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash - Ad Astra
          Album Reviews

          ALBUM REVIEW: Ash – Ad Astra

          October 3, 2025

          Perennial 90’s power-pop heroes Ash return this autumn with their ninth studio album, Ad Astra. Now well into their fourth decade together, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray continue to show that their knack […]

          Idlewild
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          ALBUM REVIEW: Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’

          October 3, 2025

          The band’s tenth album is their first self-titled release, and it just so happens to be a collection of songs that reflects their majestic, melodic beauty. For a band to reach a tenth record is […]

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          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N - Esther Yi
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Y/N – Esther Yi

          October 30, 2023

          K-Pop has reached an international audience. This year, BLACKPINK made history as the first K-pop band to headline a major UK festival at Hyde Park. The media’s coverage of BTS member’s enlistment into compulsory military […]

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes
          Book Reviews

          BOOK REVIEW: Sophomore Songs by Clarke Geddes

          August 29, 2023

          How does one become qualified to write a fictional music novel? The author of Sophomore Songs offers some clues. Growing up reading NME, doing a stint at Clash, drumming for several bands on and off, and […]

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          ‘Pop’ at 25: Looking back at the orphan child in U2's discography 2
          Classic Albums

          ‘Pop’ at 26: Looking back at the orphan child in U2’s discography

          March 3, 2022

          In March of 1997, 26 years ago, U2 released their much anticipated ninth studio album POP; for fans and critics alike, it quickly became their most polarizing release. There is a prevailing feeling that POP […]

          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran 2
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          CLASSIC ALBUM: Duran Duran – Duran Duran

          June 17, 2021

          This week sees the 40th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album. XS Noize looks back on this momentous release from a band that would become the ‘Fab Five’ of the ‘80s. It was December […]

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          Divine comedy
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          LIVE REVIEW: The Divine Comedy Illuminate the Barbican with ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ and Timeless Wit

          October 13, 2025

          For some, thirteen is an unlucky number. But for The Divine Comedy, their thirteenth studio album Rainy Sunday Afternoon — recorded in Abbey Road’s Studio 3 — proves anything but cursed. As the band took […]

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles Credit: Triffin Constantine
          Live Reviews

          LIVE REVIEW: Baroness Pay Tribute with Emotional Red & Blue Sets in Los Angeles

          September 22, 2025

          Sludge, prog, and post-metal band Baroness played an emotional set at Lodge Room in the Highland Park neighbourhood of Los Angeles on Saturday, September 20th. The night was one of remembrance, playing their first two […]

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          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018
          Round Up

          XS Noize Best Albums of 2018

          December 22, 2018

          2018 has been an incredible year for albums. The year saw the strongest new acts in decades release their debuts, as well as a number of alternative legends returning to top form. The world of dance […]

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP
          Round Up

          The Best Of October 2018 PLAYLIST + ROUND-UP

          October 29, 2018

          Welcome to the October 2018 edition of our monthly new music playlist, which is available to listen to and watch via YouTube. If you enjoy any of the songs featured here, we encourage you to support […]

        • In Focus

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square © Bernie McAllister
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Punk Spirit Burns Bright as SLF, PiL & Sham 69 Rock Custom House Square

          August 17, 2025

          Putting the Fast in Belfast 7 once again proved why it has become a staple of the city’s summer music calendar. A packed Custom House Square buzzed with anticipation as fans from across generations gathered […]

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour Credit: Alina Salihbekova
          IN FOCUS

          IN FOCUS// Bryan Adams Brings Joy and Nostalgia to Leeds on ‘Roll With the Punches’ Tour

          May 20, 2025

          Legendary Canadian rocker Bryan Adams brought his unstoppable energy to Leeds on May 10th as part of his Roll With the Punches tour — and it was nothing short of a euphoric celebration of life, […]

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        • Hans Zimmer
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          Hans Zimmer: The ultimate fan’s guide

          August 27, 2025

          Hans Zimmer, the genius behind Hollywood’s most unforgettable scores, is back on tour with an electrifying live experience to share with his fans. From “Inception” to “Dune”, Zimmer is preparing to transform his soundscapes into […]

          Andrea Bocelli
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          The ultimate fans guide to seeing Andrea Bocelli in Amsterdam

          August 21, 2025

          The Italian tenor, Andrea Bocelli, will be at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on March 29 and 30, 2026. The show will feature a mix of operatic tracks, pop songs, and classical repertoire. Bocelli is […]

          Eros Ramazzotti
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          Eros Ramazzotti: Dates, venues, tickets and more

          August 18, 2025

          To celebrate the 40th anniversary of his breakout single, “Una Storia Importante”, Eros Ramazzotti will be performing live on some of the grandest stages across Europe, Latin America, and North America. Ramazzotti is a world-renowned […]

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        • Fabrizio Cammarata
          Interviews

          INTERVIEW: Fabrizio Cammarata on Solitude, Connection, and the Inner Worlds of His New Album “Insularities”

          October 10, 2025

          Sicilian singer-songwriter Fabrizio Cammarata has returned with Insularities — a quietly profound exploration of connection, isolation, transformation, and memory. The record invites listeners into a space between light and shadow, where grief and love share […]

          Asha Maclean
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          INTERVIEW: Asha Maclean on Her Single “Yoga,” Creative Roots, and Staying True to Herself

          June 25, 2025

          Asha Maclean grew up in a deeply creative household, so it’s little surprise that she emerged as a multitalented artist in her own right. Immersed in music and dance from a young age, she first […]

          DURAN DURAN
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          INTERVIEW: Roger Taylor on the Rhythm of Duran Duran: Hits, Influences & Life on the Road

          June 19, 2025

          John Kearns talks to Duran Duran –  The Duran Duran European summer tour is now in full swing. The DD truck has already rolled into cities such as Antwerp, Amsterdam and Rome and will continue […]

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        • BEARS DEN X
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          Ciaran Lavery & Bear’s Den discuss their new collaborative EP “Promiser” | XS Noize Podcast #250

          October 11, 2025

          In this episode, #250 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Andrew Davie from Bear’s Den and Irish singer-songwriter Ciaran Lavery to discuss their beautiful new collaborative EP Promiser — a stripped-back […]

          Moon Panda
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          Inside Moon Panda’s Dreamy New Album “Dumb Luck” | XS Noize Podcast #249

          October 7, 2025

          In this episode, #249 of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar is joined by Maddy Myers and Gustav Moltke from the Californian-Danish dream-pop collective Moon Panda to discuss their stunning third album, Dumb Luck — […]

          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of "Ad Astra" | XS Noize Podcast #248
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          Rick McMurray on Ash’s 30-Year Journey and the Rocket-Fuel of “Ad Astra” | XS Noize Podcast #248

          October 1, 2025

          In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Rick McMurray looks back on 30 years of Ash and the rocket-fuel energy behind their new album Ad Astra. From teenage beginnings in Downpatrick to global stages, […]

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TRAVIS to release 'Live at Glastonbury ’99', plus expanded editions of 'The Man Who' in June 1
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TRAVIS to release ‘Live at Glastonbury ’99’, plus expanded editions of ‘The Man Who’ in June

April 30, 2019 XS Noize

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Travis’ breakthrough year, the band have two exciting releases for June 21st: Live at Glastonbury ’99, plus expanded editions of The Man Who. Available for the very first time, […]

TRACK OF THE DAY: Marnik - Up & Down
Track Of The Day

TRACK OF THE DAY: Marnik – Up & Down

April 30, 2019 Gemma Harewood

Proving a seriously catchy listen this week is the new single from dance production pair Marnik. With a huge amount of streams to their name, and most recently creating waves with the single “Gam Gam,” […]

THE DEAD SOUTH - Confirm Belfast, Ulster Hall Show on 19th February 2020
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THE DEAD SOUTH – Confirm Belfast, Ulster Hall Show on 19th February 2020

April 30, 2019 XS Noize

Following their sold-out show at The Button Factory in January, The Dead South confirm they will return to Dublin in 2020 performing at Vicar Street, 18th February. The band will also perform Ulster Hall, Belfast on 19th February. Tickets on sale this Friday […]

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release amazing 'FLY AGAIN 2019' video
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Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION release amazing ‘FLY AGAIN 2019’ video

April 30, 2019 XS Noize

Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION has announced the release of their brand new single ‘FLY AGAIN 2019’. The band have released an amazing video for the song, filmed at their recent 50,000 capacity headline […]

XS NOIZE & PAINTED HALO PRESENT: UNSIGNED #2.4– THE TRUSTED 1
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XS NOIZE & PAINTED HALO PRESENT: UNSIGNED #2.4– THE TRUSTED

April 30, 2019 Ivan Marziano

XS Noize and Painted Halo Records are passionate advocates for new music and are delighted to provide a platform for emerging artists in the form of XS Unsigned, a feature showcasing brand new talent cherry-picked […]

HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH add U.K. & IRELAND dates to Highly-Anticipated GROUP THERAPY TOUR 1
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HOOTIE & THE BLOWFISH add U.K. & IRELAND dates to Highly-Anticipated GROUP THERAPY TOUR

April 29, 2019 XS Noize

A month ahead of the highly-anticipated Group Therapy Tour launch, Hootie & the Blowfish announced seven dates throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland this October to follow their 47-date U.S. and Canada run of shows. The band will perform at […]

Feeder, Alabama 3, Aslan + Fun Lovin’ Criminals join line-up for HARMONY LIVE 2019 1
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Feeder, Alabama 3, Aslan + Fun Lovin’ Criminals join line-up for HARMONY LIVE 2019

April 29, 2019 XS Noize

Harmony Live, supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council, has unveiled their exciting line-up for this year’s festival, to take place in Holywood Rugby Grounds from 31 May – 2 June 2019. Topping the […]

THE STAVES join OPEN HOUSE BANGOR line-up
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THE STAVES join OPEN HOUSE BANGOR line-up

April 29, 2019 XS Noize

English indie-folk trio The Staves are the latest band to be announced for this year’s Open House Festival, Bangor. The concert will take place on Thursday 22nd August in the beautiful setting of First Bangor […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Cormac Neeson - White Feather
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ALBUM REVIEW: Cormac Neeson – White Feather

April 29, 2019 Daniel Lynch

White Feather announces a new musical direction for Cormac Neeson, best known for his powerhouse vocals fronting The Answer. The singer has fused a who’s who of the Nashville and Irish music scenes to sculpt […]

THE LEISURE SOCIETY Announce Belfast Show at DUKE OF YORK ON Wednesday 18th September 2019
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THE LEISURE SOCIETY Announce Belfast Show at DUKE OF YORK ON Wednesday 18th September 2019

April 29, 2019 XS Noize

UK rock band The Leisure Society has announced a headline Belfast show at Duke Of York on Wednesday 18th September 2019. On the 10th anniversary of their first ever single ( The Last of the […]

FEATURE: Intergenerational rappers delight with Rapper Stacks card games 1
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FEATURE: Intergenerational rappers delight with Rapper Stacks card games

April 27, 2019 Michael Barron

XS Noize has brought you Battle of the Bands: Rock Trump Cards, The Rock Bands Game: Come Together and Music Genius Playing Cards. Fun, entertaining, mesmerising and educational – they all are; however, rap and […]

ALBUM REVIEW: Cage the Elephant - Social Cues
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ALBUM REVIEW: Cage the Elephant – Social Cues

April 27, 2019 Lori Gava

Cage the Elephant has climbed to the upper regions of the popular music tree, becoming Alternative Rock royalty over a span of four albums. Those albums have gained the band both critical and commercial success. […]

CORMAC NEESON announces headline Belfast show at The Black Box, Friday 24th May
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CORMAC NEESON – Releases his debut album, ‘White Feather’ today + announces live shows

April 26, 2019 XS Noize

Cormac Neeson, the lead singer of Irish rock band The Answer, is thrilled to announce his first ever solo run of headline Irish shows and the UK support tour dates with American blues, folk and soul […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ian Prowse - 'The Ballad of North John Street' - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Ian Prowse – ‘The Ballad of North John Street’ – Watch Now

April 26, 2019 XS Noize

The Ballad of North John Street is the brand-new single from Ian Prowse and was given its first play on Janice Long’s show last week. Released on April 19th via Kitchen Disco Records. The single is taken […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Vagabond Specter - 'Not My War' - Listen Now
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TRACK PREMIERE: Vagabond Specter – ‘Not My War’ – Listen Now

April 26, 2019 XS Noize

Vagabond Specter is the joint brainchild of vocalist Pablo Specter and guitarist, keyboard player and producer Yuriy Smalius who met in Kiev in 2014. After a year of working together, the duo recruited bassist Egor […]

DAVID GRAY Releases his new single ‘A Tight Ship’ - Listen Now
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DAVID GRAY Announces ‘Gold In A Brass Age – Ground Control Acoustic Sessions’ EP – Listen to track

April 26, 2019 XS Noize

Close on the tail of his critically-praised new album Gold In A Brass Age, David Gray today announces details for an acoustic EP titled ‘Gold In A Brass Age – Ground Control Acoustic Sessions’, due […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: LAPP fuses flavours of alt-R&B with singer-songwriter sensibility on ‘Ride’ - Watch Now
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: LAPP fuses flavours of alt-R&B with singer-songwriter sensibility on ‘Ride’ – Watch Now

April 26, 2019 XS Noize

After gaining some serious acclaim from EARMILK, Tom Robinson, Louder Than War on his debut single Tennessee, LAPP now deviates in style, fusing flavours of alt-R&B production with singer-songwriter sensibility with his debut EP, ‘Farfalla’. […]

CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN share new single, '2all', from forthcoming, third album, The Balance
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Catfish and the Bottlemen add MORE UK ARENA SHOWS to hectic international schedule and celebrate the release of third album

April 26, 2019 XS Noize

Defining undimmed ambition as the flag bearers for energetic, arena-filling alternative rock, Catfish and the Bottlemen mark the release of their third album, The Balance – OUT NOW on Island Records – by announcing additional […]

TRACK PREMIERE: Alternative pop artist SIRMA Shares New Single “Put Your Faith In Me”
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TRACK PREMIERE: Alternative pop artist SIRMA Shares New Single “Put Your Faith In Me”

April 26, 2019 XS Noize

Brooklyn based Turkish singer-songwriter/producer SIRMA has been making waves for a few years now and she resumes normal duties this year with a hauntingly, emotive down-tempo pop track ‘Put Your Faith In Me’ that she […]

VIDEO PREMIERE: REDFORD Release Video for 'To The Morning' & Announce New EP
Video Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: REDFORD Release Video for ‘To The Morning’ & Announce New EP

April 26, 2019 XS Noize

Polish indie-rockers Redford has announced their arrival with a brand new single, cinematic video clip and a new EP release date. The new track To The Morning is on streaming platforms now, and you can […]

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